US Bridges

RTE 32 over Onesquethaw Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 4.3 MI N JCT SH32 & SH143 · Structure no. 000000001022410

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,278
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Onesquethaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 32 over Onesquethaw Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,278 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,506 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesOnesquethaw Creek
Location4.3 MI N JCT SH32 & SH143
RouteState Highway 32
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.5633, -73.93003
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,278 (2020)
Projected traffic5,506 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Onesquethaw Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is RTE 32 over Onesquethaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Onesquethaw Creek carry?

About 5,278 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Onesquethaw Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over Onesquethaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.